NBA quotes from Metta World Peace, Mike D'Antoni and more

New York Knicks forward Metta World Peace was waived by the team Monday.

New York Knicks forward Metta World Peace was waived by the team Monday. (David Zalubowski / Associated Press)

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Still scraping by

New York Knicks forward Metta World Peace, giving dental tips on Twitter: "when the dr. says u have tartar, its [sic] not a good thing. its not like 'tuna tartare.' its crunched up white stuff."

Speed demon

Phoenix Suns backup guard Ish Smith, after he scored 15 points on seven-for-nine shooting to go with seven rebounds, four assists, two steals and two blocked shots in a rout of the San Antonio Spurs: "I'm like Ricky Bobby. I just want to go fast."

A close source

Sacramento Kings General Manager Pete D'Alessandro, on reports that his team was soliciting trades for rookie Ben McLemore: "I think a lot of people act in ways in this league that I choose not to do. So, I'm standing here today and I'm saying Ben McLemore is a guy that we have not put in deals. He's a guy that we love here. So, sources? I think I'm a source. We haven't put Ben in anything. We look at Ben as a major part of what we're doing long term."

Function over form

Lakers Coach Mike D'Antoni, on point guard Kendall Marshall's unorthodox form on his three-pointers: "Every time he shoots you go, 'Oh my gosh,' but it goes in."